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Google Chrome crosses out the "https" in the URL of a site if the site has a security problem. Security issues can arise for a number of reasons, such as suspicious scripts or authentication problems. Regardless, if you see the "https" of a site's URL crossed out in red, you should avoid submitting any sensitive data to the page.

Javascript Security Concerns

A JavaScript issue may be the case of the security warning. You can disable JavaScript on a specific page by clicking the page or lock icon next to the URL. Select the JavaScript drop-down menu and choose "Always block for this site." Alternatively, you can block JavaScript on all sites through the Chrome menu. In the Chrome Settings menu, select "Show Advanced Settings" and click "Content Settings" under the Privacy section. You can then select "Do not allow any site to run JavaScript." While this can protect you from some potential attacks, it will also restrict functionality on many website.

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